Swill Bar Inn

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Inspections

1. Jul 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 50LBS AND VALUED AT $5000, OF ALBACORE, SWAGYU, AKAMI AND BEEF INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE INFORMED SITE THAT TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. MACHINE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEAL FOODS UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

     OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING ALL STORED IN SMALL FREEZERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES. MUST BE MAINTAINED.TAGGED UNIT, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO COVERS ON ICE BINS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EASTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EASTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL FOUR WASHROOMS(FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS(FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT)

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

2. Jun 24, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED CENTER SINK COMPARTMENT STOPPER DOES NOT FULLY CLOSE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OLD UNUSED FRYERS ON BREEZEWAY NEXT TO FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

3. Aug 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR BAR, KITCHEN, AND BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED EGG ON MENU THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDER-COOKED, WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY (DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE.) INSTRUCTED TO ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY (DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE) TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

4. Dec 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN ) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR MAIN KITCHEN NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. 0PPM OBTAINED ON CL TEST STRIPS WHILE MACHINE BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. TECH ARRIVED BY THE END OF INSPECTION TO REPAIR MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     NO DATES ON COOKED CHICKEN BUCKETS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCS FOODS IN COOLER. NO CITATION

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INACCURATE PROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER , INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A GOOD WORKING ONES. ( NO CITATION )

5. Nov 13, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AND BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11-OBSERVED RAW DRY WALL IN OFFICE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     4-202.18- OBSERVED BROKEN VENT FAN IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.